Public take exception to visa exemption.

Trolley theatrics and satay sellers face-off against terrorists; its been another wacky week in the region.

The double-edged sword of development, and promise of prosperity for Laos in 2016.

Philip Coggan examines an often overlooked but rapidly-growing religion.

Chit Win reports on how ANU students are contributing to Myanmar's development.

Pro-democracy warriors will need to understand the system they seek to dismantle.

Latest attack an attempt to create new leadership among Southeast Asia’s militants.

Myanmar's champion of democracy must win over former military masters.

In the lead up to state elections, old masters still rule from the shadows.

Corrupt and greedy local leaders must be checked to avoid more disasters.

Why a weakening religion is getting more hardline.

Is exporting Indonesian culture the solution to Islamic extremism?

How tolerant is Indonesia's answer to Islamic State?

Kids with guns in Thailand, fake royalty in Malaysia and Optimus Prime comes to Johor.

Nicholas Farrelly examines Kachin politics in the wake of Myanmar's November election.

Sino-US tensions increase amid Poseidon spy plane deployment in Singapore.

New summary paper provides important insight on historic ballot.

What's to blame for poor Australia-Indonesia relations, asks Duncan Graham.

Land politics, clan rivalry and fear in a troubled region.

New space for big ideas will give Myanmar a chance to consolidate its fragile democratic system

Bridget Welsh surveys the rise of a worrying trend in the region.

New freedoms and old controls in China.

Human rights is being left out of the ASEAN narrative.

Francis Loh Kok Wah reflects on a mentor and a friend.